1964 Austin Princess vs. 2013 Smart Fortwo
To start off, 2013 Smart Fortwo is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Austin Princess. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Austin Princess would be higher.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1964 Austin Princess (251 Nm) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Smart Fortwo. (130 Nm). This means 1964 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Smart Fortwo. 2013 Smart Fortwo has automatic transmission and 1964 Austin Princess has manual transmission. 1964 Austin Princess will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Smart Fortwo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Austin Princess | 2013 Smart Fortwo | |
| Make | Austin | Smart |
| Model | Princess | Fortwo |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Type | in-line | electric |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Electric |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 2695 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1559 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1542 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 1867 mm |
